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Body news@kaufmanherald.com Kaufman County Commissioners accepted the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year proposed budget during their regular meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 5.

Body Members of Rent-A-Center in Kaufman were on hand Tuesday, Aug. 5 as they donated a new couch and loveseat to the Kaufman Fire Department.

Body news@kaufmanherald.com While still in its early stages here in Kaufman, Zipline is streamlining the city and county into the future with its drone delivery system.

Body Photo courtesy of Kaufman High School Facebook page

Body Spectrum, the No. 1 rural internet provider in the nation, announced the launch of Spectrum Internet, Mobile, TV and Voice services to more than 3,100 rural homes and small businesses across Kaufman County, including the communities of Mabank and Terrell.

Body Kaufman ISD welcomed their new high school teachers to prepare for the 2025-26 school year on Friday, Aug. 1.

Body The Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office is still in search of a fatal hit-and-run suspect from a fatal collision in Terrell in early June.

Body news@kaufmanherald.com The Kaufman County Commissioners Court made a proclamation for National Health Center Week for Aug. 3-9 during their weekly meeting on Tuesday, July 29.

Body The City of Kemp public water system is temporarily converting to disinfectant used in the distribution system from chloramine to free chlorine. The conversion began on Friday, Aug. 1 and will continue through Aug. 30.

Body Residents living in and around Kaufman can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, and other chronic, serious conditions with affordable screenings by Life Line Screening. The Kaufman Civic Center will host this community event on 8/14/2025.